CODES Collection Development Planning & Assessment Committee

Charge

To identify, develop, evaluate, and disseminate information and resources relevant for all library collections; to educate librarians about collection development policies and assessment techniques through publications, programs, discussion groups, and other methods; to encourage librarians to establish collection development policies, guidelines, and techniques to evaluate their libraries' collections; and to promote research on methodologies, techniques, instruments, and best practices related to policy development and collection assessment.

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Composition

See RUSA or Section Bylaws.

Origin

See Committee Charge.

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on [insert committee name here]. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.